NauticStar 195 Bay T-Top Specifications
- Length Overall (LOA): 18'8"
- Beam: 7'9"
- Dry Weight: 1,298 lbs
- Engine: Single outboard, max 150 HP (Yamaha 115–150)
- Fuel Capacity: 37 gallons
- Draft: 11"
- Deadrise: 13° transom
- Max Persons: 5
- Hull Type: Modified-V shallow-draft wood-free composite
Fishing Features
- Livewells: 27-gallon aft livewell + 13-gallon front livewell/baitwell
- Fish Box Storage: 20-gallon insulated bow fish box
- Rod Holders: 6 vertical rod holders flanking helm + 6 on console
- Hardware: Fold-down stainless grab rail, removable windshield
- Seating: Rear fold-down jump seats for additional crew
Cover Features
- Fabric Options: 9oz solution-dyed marine fabric or premium Sunbrella acrylic
- Coverage Type: T-Top cover wraps hull below hardtop; hardtop remains exposed
- Construction: Reinforced stitching, hem cord at rubrail, adjustable tie-down straps
- Durability: Solution-dyed fabric (5–7 years); Sunbrella acrylic (8–10 years)
- Fit: Custom-fitted to 18'8" NauticStar 195 Bay specifications
- Protection: UV-resistant, water-repellent, weatherproof
Additional information
Choose Your Cover Fabric
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
7 oz. Polyester — Our entry-level marine cover fabric, woven from 100% polyester fiber at a 7 oz. per linear yard weight. This lighter option keeps the cover manageable for solo handling while still delivering reliable protection against sun, rain, and debris. Backed by a 3-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black.
9 oz. Polyester — Step up to our heavy-duty polyester, engineered at 9 oz. per linear yard for boats that face tougher conditions or extended outdoor storage. The denser weave adds an extra layer of defense against abrasion and weather without adding unnecessary bulk. Protected by a 5-year fabric warranty. Ships in Navy or Black.
Sunbrella® — For boaters who want the best, our Sunbrella covers use 100% solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric trusted by marine professionals worldwide. Naturally resistant to fading, mold, and water damage, Sunbrella holds its color and integrity season after season. Covered by a 6-year fabric warranty. Ships in Black, Smoke, or Marine Blue.
Both polyester options feature solution-dyed construction, where pigment is infused into each fiber during production rather than applied to the surface afterward. This process locks color deep into the material, preventing any dye transfer to your boat’s gel coat or finish. The result is a cover that stays vibrant without bleeding or rubbing off. Our polyester is also designed to breathe — it allows moisture trapped underneath to vent out naturally, reducing the risk of mildew and keeping your boat dry. The fabric holds its form without sagging or stretching over time, stays lightweight enough for one person to handle, and stands up to prolonged UV exposure and harsh marine weather.
*The warranty periods above are provided by the fabric manufacturer and cover the material itself. For details on what’s included in the warranty for your completed cover, please see our warranty page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 195 Bay is NauticStar's smallest and lightest production model at 1,298 lbs — the perfect introduction to the brand's wood-free composite construction and offshore-grade engineering without requiring serious towing infrastructure or launching logistics. The 18'8" length, 11-inch draft, and single 150 HP max power make it ideal for anglers living in coastal bays, delta systems, and shallow-water fisheries where traditional offshore boats cannot venture. At only 1,298 lbs, the 195 can be towed by virtually any vehicle with a hitch receiver.
The 11-inch draft is the shallowest of any NauticStar model, allowing the 195 to run Louisiana marshes, Mississippi Sound flats, Florida bay systems, and Cape Fear sight-fishing waters where even 15–17 inch draft boats run aground. This shallow water capability opens access to trophy redfish, permit, snapper, and flounder in environments where deeper boats cannot compete. The T-Top cover protects the hull's bottom joints and running gear from barnacle growth and corrosion in these brackish, sediment-heavy environments.
Yes. Every NauticStar, from the smallest 195 to the flagship 28 XS, is built with 100% wood-free composite hull — no wooden stringers, transom core, or deck framing. The 195's hull bonds directly to the deck with stainless steel screws on 2-inch centers, chemically sealed and protected by vinyl ester resin barrier coat. This construction backs NauticStar's Limited Lifetime Hull Warranty and 5-year NauticGuard extended coverage, ensuring that a $60K bay boat receives the same structural warranty as a $400K offshore flagship.
The 195 features a 27-gallon aft livewell (plumbed and aerated), a 13-gallon front livewell/baitwell, and a 20-gallon insulated bow fish box, totaling 60 gallons of storage. This capacity is adequate for most bay tournament formats, particularly shallow-water tournaments where anglers keep fewer fish (focus on trophy-size redfish, tarpon, and permit) rather than high-volume catch-and-release. The T-Top cover shields all livewells from UV exposure and salt spray.
The 195 features 6 vertical rod holders flanking the helm position and 6 additional rod holders on the console, providing 12 total rod positions. This is generous for an 18-foot boat and accommodates multiple fishing tactics — live-bait rod positioning, sight-casting rods, backup tackle, and guest angling. The T-Top cover protects all rod holder hardware and wiring from corrosion.
Yes, but with limitations. The 195 accommodates a maximum of 5 persons, making it ideal for 2–4 anglers plus one non-fishing family member. The rear fold-down jump seats provide additional seating for kids or passengers during relaxed bay runs, though the boat doesn't offer the cabin comfort of larger models. For family outings combined with serious fishing, the 195 is perfect; for extended family cruising, larger models like the 231 Coastal are better suited.
At typical cruise speeds (20–25 knots), the 37-gallon fuel tank provides approximately 40–50 miles of range — sufficient for morning runs to nearshore reefs, back-bay structure, or summer sight-casting flats within day-trip distance of the launch. The shallow 11-inch draft means you rarely need to travel far to find fishable water, making fuel efficiency less critical than on larger offshore boats.
Yes, and it's an advantage. The removable windshield allows the cover to fit cleanly over the helm area, and our pattern accommodates the windshield's removal for service or storage without requiring re-measurement. When the windshield is installed, the cover drapes naturally; when removed for cleaning or upgrade, the cover remains functional with no adjustments needed.
The fold-down grab rail serves both a safety and functional purpose. When folded down, it provides secure handholds for anglers moving forward during sight-casting or flats running. When folded back, it clears sight-casting lanes and reduces profile in dense weed beds. The T-Top cover protects the rail's 316L stainless steel hardware from salt-air oxidation.
The 195's 7'9" beam is slightly narrower than some competing 18-footers, creating a more efficient planing surface and shallower draft. This compact geometry makes the 195 lighter (1,298 lbs vs. 1,600–1,800 lbs for comparable boats) and more portable, while maintaining the higher gunnels and offshore-grade construction that define NauticStar. The T-Top cover's pattern is optimized to this specific hull shape, ensuring a precise fit that competing generic covers simply cannot achieve.
⏱️ Current lead time: 1–3 weeks — every cover is custom-made for your boat.
Questions about fit? Call (561) 677-2628
Questions about fit? Call (561) 677-2628
NauticStar 195 Bay T-Top Boat Cover
The NauticStar 195 Bay is the lightest, most portable NauticStar ever built — an 18’8″ shallow-draft bay boat weighing just 1,298 lbs that transforms access to shallow-water fisheries most offshore boats cannot reach. With an incredible 11-inch draft, the 195 runs Louisiana marshes, Mississippi Sound flats, Cape Fear sight-fishing waters, and Florida bay systems where traditional deep-V boats simply cannot venture. A single 150 HP Yamaha outboard provides ample thrust for 20+ knot bay runs, while the 37-gallon fuel tank delivers efficient 40–50 mile range ideal for morning charters to nearshore structure. The 27-gallon aft livewell, 13-gallon front baitwell, and 20-gallon insulated fish box provide 60 gallons of total storage — perfectly proportioned for trophy-focused bay tournaments.
Built in Amory, Mississippi, the 195 Bay receives identical wood-free composite construction to every other NauticStar model — 100% composite hull bonded to the deck with stainless steel screws on 2-inch centers, chemically sealed and protected by vinyl ester resin barrier coat. This engineering eliminates transom softness, wood rot, and delamination in the brackish, sediment-heavy bay environments where wooden-cored boats deteriorate rapidly. NauticStar’s Limited Lifetime Hull Warranty and 5-year NauticGuard extended coverage back this construction from day one.
A Perfect Fit custom T-Top cover wraps the 195’s entire deck and console — dual livewells, insulated fish box, 12 rod holders, all electronics, the grab rail, and every stainless steel connection — under UV-resistant, salt-proof solution-dyed marine fabric. Our engineers pattern every cover to the 195’s specific hull contours, including its narrow 7’9″ beam and shallow draft design, with reinforced stitching and adjustable tie-downs that secure to the rubrail. Whether the 195 is anchored on a grass flat or stored in your driveway, the cover preserves the boat’s finish and systems for years of productive bay fishing.
Shallow-Water Capability Redefined
The 195’s 11-inch draft is a game-changer for shallow-water anglers. Cape Fear shallow-water redfish, Louisiana marsh flounder, permit sight-casting in Florida flats, snapper in Mississippi Sound — fisheries where deeper boats cannot compete now become accessible. The shallow draft combined with NauticStar’s higher gunnels and offshore-grade construction means you’re not sacrificing seaworthiness for shallow water access. You’re gaining opportunity without compromise.
The T-Top cover’s breathable, solution-dyed marine fabric prevents mildew and salt buildup under cover storage, critical in the salt-marsh environments where the 195 typically operates. The 195’s fold-down stainless grab rail and removable windshield fit seamlessly under the cover, and the pattern allows quick windshield removal and reinstallation without refitting the cover.
Maximum Portability
At 1,298 lbs dry weight, the 195 Bay transforms boating access for anglers without dedicated towing vehicles. A mid-size truck, large SUV, or even a properly equipped half-ton can tow the 195 safely. Launch ramps in your region suddenly become options, tournaments in neighboring states become day trips, and seasonal migration to better fisheries becomes practical. The T-Top cover’s lightweight construction adds minimal weight and wind resistance, maintaining the 195’s portability advantage.
Explore the NauticStar Family
Perfect Fit covers the complete NauticStar lineup. Browse all NauticStar boat covers, or explore larger bay/coastal models like the NauticStar 231 Coastal T-Top cover for anglers seeking more comfort and range. For the ultimate offshore experience, see the NauticStar 25 XS T-Top cover, our entry into serious canyon fishing.
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